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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND
PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings 8:00 P.M.
Pasadena Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room
85 East Holly Street, Pasadena
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSIONS (To be heard at 5:30 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Patrick Briggs, Mary Gavel v. City of Pasadena
Case No.: United States District Court, No. CV05-6747 FMC
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Karyn Ezell, Richard Kunz
Employee Organizations: Pasadena Association of Clerical and Technical
Employees/Laborers International Union of North America, Local 777;
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 858;
Pasadena Management Association; International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, Local 18; International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501;
Service Employees International Union, Local 347; and all Unrepresented
Employees
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Public comment will
be limited to a total of 20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting and will
continue under Item 11 (below) "Public Comment (continued)". Please limit
comments to 3 minutes each.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
(The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one
motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion)
A. City Manager
(1) RESOLUTION APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PASADENA AND BELLEVUE VENTURES, LLC, FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF TIE-BACKS UNDER THE PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY FOR SUBTERRANEAN PARKING ALONG BELLEVUE
DRIVE AND ARROYO PARKWAY
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a resolution approving a License Agreement with Bellevue
Ventures, LLC, for property located at 455 South Arroyo Parkway, with
terms and conditions as set forth in the background section of the report.
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest,
said License Agreement on behalf of the City of Pasadena.
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(2) REJECTION OF BIDS - FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF
AGGREGATE BASE, CEMENT SLURRY AND ASPHALT COLD MIX
Recommendation of City Manager: Reject all bids received on
November 29, 2005.
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(3) CONTRACT AWARD TO E.C. CONSTRUCTION CO., FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF WALKWAY LIGHTING IN CENTRAL PARK AND
MEMORIAL PARK FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $336,700
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated January 25, 2006, submitted by E. C.
Construction Co., in response to the Revised Project Specifications for
Installation of Walkway Lighting in Central Park and Memorial Park,
Federal-Aid Project RPSTPLE-5064(038), reject all other bids received,
and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as is
required.
(2) Adopt a resolution approving Program Supplement Agreement No.
M071 to Administrating Agency - State Agreement No. 07-5064 between
the City of Pasadena and the State of California, for State
Reimbursement of costs for Central Park and Memorial Park, Federal-
Aid Project No. RPSTPLE-5064(038).
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(4) AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CONTRACT
NO. 18,738 WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC., TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR A SUBSEQUENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SEIR) FOR THE CALIFORNIA
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (CALTECH) MASTER DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AMENDMENT
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
amend Contract No. 18,738 with Rincon Consultants, Inc., to provide
additional consultant services for the preparation of the Subsequent
Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the Caltech Master
Development Plan Amendment in the amount of $25,000. The new total
contract amount will be $140,000.
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(5) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS TO PURCHASE
AND IMPLEMENT A CALIFORNIA ENERGY MARKET SOFTWARE
SYSTEM
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to:
(1) Enter into contracts with the Structure Group (Structure) for:
(a) Purchase of the nMarket software system and implementation
services for an amount not to exceed $225,000.
(b) Provide annual maintenance fees in addition to the above
payment for the use of the software in amounts as established by
Structure. These fees will be established by contract at $35,000 for the
current year and shall escalate at rates not to exceed 10% per year.
(c) Provide hosting service for a one-time initial setup fee of
$15,000 and an additional monthly maintenance fee for the hardware
and software hosting in amount as established by Structure. These fees
will be established by contract at $2,500 per month and shall escalate at
rates not to exceed 10% per year;
(2) Enter into an addendum to the existing contract (No. 16,949-2) with
Global Energy Decisions (Global Energy) for interfacing services to the
nMarket system at a cost of $40,000 and amending Contract No. 16,949
to a not to exceed amount of $508,300 (increased by $40,000) and to
increase the maintenance fee by $4,000 per year (subject to CPI
escalation) bringing the total annual maintenance fee to Global Energy
for all products to $54,053 (increased by $4,000); and
(3) Enter into a contract with EnergyCon, Inc. for implementation,
report development, process improvement consulting, and project
management for an amount to exceed $90,000. The implementation
timeframe is estimated to be 3 - 6 months.
Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter
Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10016 Charis Didear $ Not Stated
Claim No. 10017 Laurie Walz 833.48
Claim No. 10018 John Paul Woods Not Stated
Claim No. 10019 Josephine Zimmerl 75.00
Claim No. 10020 Leslie Hall 10,000.00
Claim No. 10021 Manuel Robles 1,000.00
Claim No. 10022 Leetta Hansen 60.00
Claim No. 10023 Debra Jo Doxey Not Stated
(2) Public Hearings Set
March 6, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission
regarding Certificate of Appropriateness for Alteration of Windows and
New Fence at 920 Palm Terrace, Pasadena (Washington Square
Landmark District)
March 13, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of North Pasadena Heights as
a Landmark District
March 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Public Hearing by the Community
Development Commission to Consider the Approval of the Public
Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan (2006-2007) to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50
MILLION AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE,
SUBLEASE, REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, AND ESCROW
AGREEMENTS AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING
THERETO (See Item 6.C., 8:00 p.m. and related Item 9.B.)
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 2011 NORTH RAYMOND
AVENUE AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(Section 15308);
(2) As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, find
that the house at 2011 N. Raymond Avenue is significant under Criterion
C for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section
17.62.040A) because the property is architecturally intact and an
excellent example of a builder-designed Arts and Crafts period house;
(3) Approve the designation of the property at 2011 N. Raymond
Avenue as a landmark;
(4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark
Designation for 2011 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark
Designation for 2011 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, California; and
(6) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles
County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On
November 7, 2005, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
designation of 2011 N. Raymond Avenue as a landmark.
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ATTACHMENT A 7512k ATTACHMENT B & C 2168k
B. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 970 LAGUNA ROAD
(BANCROFT HOUSE) AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(Section 15308);
(2) As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, find
that the single-family residence at 970 Laguna Road is significant under
Criterion C for designation as a historic landmark (Pasadena Municipal
Code Section 17.62.040A) because the property is an exceptional
representation of the French Provincial Revival style designed by the
architectural firm Van Pelt & Lind;
(3) Approve the designation of the property at 970 Laguna Road as a
historic landmark;
(4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Historic Landmark
Designation for 970 Laguna Road, Pasadena, California;
(5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Historic
Landmark Designation for 970 Laguna Road, Pasadena, California; and
(6) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles
County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On
November 7, 2005, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
designation of 970 Laguna Road as a historic landmark.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50
MILLION AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE,
SUBLEASE, REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, AND ESCROW
AGREEMENTS AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING
THERETO (See related Item 9.B)
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution authorizing
issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $50
million and the execution and delivery of a Lease, Sublease,
Reimbursement Agreement, and Escrow Agreements and certain other
actions relating thereto.
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT PART 1 4635k
OFFICIAL STATEMENT PART 2 2255k
LETTER OF CREDIT PART 1 4869k
LETTER OF CREDIT PART 2 4879k
LETTER OF CREDIT PART 3 3547k
SUBLEASE PART 1 4666k
SUBLEASE PART 2 5091k
LEASE 1209k
BOND INDENTURE PART 1 4817k
BOND INDENTURE PART 2 2747k
BOND INDENTURE PART 3 5311k
BOND INDENTURE PART 4 5498k
BOND INDENTURE PART 5 4463k
ESCROW AGREEMENT PART 1 2368k
ESCROW AGREEMENT PART 2 2369k
REMARKETING AGREEMENT 2071k
BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT 5231k
D. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 4501 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 061201, 500
MADELINE DRIVE
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that this action is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
(2) Uphold the Zoning Hearing Officer's decision to disapprove
Conditional Use Permit No. 4501 and Tentative Tract Map No. 061201
to allow the subdivision of a lot in the Hillside Overlay District into two
separate lots, which will result in the creation of a flag lot.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
B. City Council
(1) REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHELLE BAILEY TO THE HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination)
(2) APPOINTMENT OF FLORALINE I. STEVENS TO THE
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination)
(3) APPOINTMENT OF FRANCOIS KHOURY TO THE PASADENA
CENTER OPERATING COMPANY (Hotel Nomination)
(4) CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW TO THE BOARD OF
ZONING APPEALS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4601,
1379 NORTH LAKE AVENUE (Councilmember Gordo)
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(5) DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER FORMATION OF A BLUE RIBBON
COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE HOW THE CITY CAN TAKE A GREATER
ROLE IN HELPING THE PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
TO MEET THE EXPECTATIONS OF OUR COMMON
CONSTITUENCIES (RESIDENTS, PARENTS, STUDENTS,
EMPLOYEES, THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY) (Councilmember Tyler)
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(6) DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF HOW CITIZEN ADVISORY
COMMISSIONS RECEIVE THEIR ASSIGNMENTS (Councilmember
Streator)
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ATTACHMENT A PART 1 2666k ATTACHMENT A PART 2 5082k
ATTACHMENT A PART 3 2378k ATTACHMENT A PART 4 3001k
ATTACHMENT A PART 5 3515k ATTACHMENT A PART 6 4127k
ATTACHMENT A PART 7 3363k ATTACHMENT A PART 8 4439k
ATTACHMENT A PART 9 4200k ATTACHMENT A PART 10 4094k
ATTACHMENT A PART 11 5527k ATTACHMENT A PART 12 1846k
ATTACHMENT B 1064k ATTACHMENT C 120k
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING (To be cancelled)
9. PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - March 22, 2004277k
B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE
BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50 MILLION AND THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE, SUBLEASE, INDENTURE,
REMARKETING AGREEMENT, REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, BOND
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND
CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO (See related Item 6.D.)
Recommendation of Executive Director: Adopt a resolution authorizing the
issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $50 million
and the execution and delivery of a Lease, Sublease, Indenture, Remarketing
Agreement, Reimbursement Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement and an
Official Statement and certain other actions relating thereto.
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10. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading: None
11. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
12. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
13. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary) 14. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Victor Gordo,Meets the third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena
Senior Center, 85 E. Holly
Street, Community Conference Room
February 6, 2006 (Special Meeting at 3:45 p.m., Pasadena
Senior Center, Community
Conference Room)
February 20, 2006 (To be canceled)
March 20, 2006
FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Paul Little, Bill Bogaard, Joyce Streator, Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:15
p.m., Chamber Building,
117 E. Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 4th Floor
February 6, 2006 (Special Meeting at 4:00 p.m. Chamber Building, Conference Room – 4th Floor)
February 13, 2006 (To be canceled)
February 27, 2006
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard, Chris Holden, Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber
Building, 117 East Colorado
Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
February 28, 2006
March 28, 2006
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Sidney F. Tyler, Steve Haderlein, Joyce Streator,)
Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.,
150 South Los Robles Avenue,
Pasadena Water and Power Conference Room, 2nd Floor
February 15, 2006
March 15, 2006
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein, Victor Gordo, Steve Madison)
Meets the first Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber
Building, 117 East
Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
February 6, 2006 (Special Meeting at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena
Senior Center, Community
Conference Room)
March 6, 2006
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
February 13, 2006 (To be cancelled - Lincoln’s Holiday)
February 20, 2006 (To be cancelled - Washington’s Holiday)
February 27, 2006
March 6, 2006
March 13, 2006
March 20, 2006
March 27, 2006
April 3, 2006
April 10, 2006
April 17, 2006
April 24, 2006
May 1, 2006
May 8, 2006
May 15, 2006
May 22, 2006
May 29, 2006 (To be cancelled - Memorial Day Holiday)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
February 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing:
Designation of 580 North |
Lake Avenue as a Landmark
February 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Zoning Map Amendments
February 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Zoning Code Amendment to Modify Density Bonus Provisions
February 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 361 Adena Street as a Historic Landmark
March 6, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of Historic Preservation
Commission regarding Certificate
of Appropriateness for Alteration of Windows and New Fence at 920 Palm Terrace,
Pasadena
(Washington Square Landmark District)
March 13, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of North Pasadena Heights as a Landmark District
March 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Public Hearing by the Community
Development Commission to
Consider the Approval of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan (2006-2007)
to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development